Executive Secretary to Senior Leadership Member

Ambassador Group’s purpose is to nurture young minds and help students become responsible global citizens based on the foundation of quality education. The founders of the Ambassador Group have over nineteen years of education experience across the United Arab Emirates, GCC and India: through the Ambassador Schools in Dubai (rated very good), The Princeton Review Middle East and Inlingua International. Ambassador International Academy is an accredited IB World School in the heart of Dubai and is a part of the diverse yet connected Ambassador Group of Schools, which share a unified commitment to Ambassador’s vision, mission and values.

We provide all of our students with personalised learning opportunities which encourage them to grow successfully is what we as educators are passionate about. Our International Baccalaureate programmes prepare them with the social, communication and empathetic skills for a futuristic world beyond school. That world will be full of jobs and activities that we may not even know about today, but through our unique global community, our advanced approaches to learning and through our partnerships with parents we are confident of our students achieving great things.

At Ambassador International Academy, we combine the IB framework and philosophy with some of the world renowned numeracy, literacy and scientific understandings of the English National Curriculum in our teaching and learning activities.

Our academic programmes (curricula) are designed to provide students with exciting learning opportunities which are as challenging as they are rewarding. The International Baccalaureate provides a curriculum framework and an educational philosophy that allows our team of expert teachers to design activities that prepare our students academically and holistically for the world beyond Ambassador International Academy.

The role of an Executive Secretary will primarily be to provide comprehensive administrative support to facilitate the efficient operation of the School leadership. This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage the demands of the role.

What do we look for?

·      Enthusiastic and confident in self conduct

·      Well groomed and courteous

·      Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with sensitive matters.

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·      Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of the School..

What we offer:

• A supportive leadership team.  
• A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun, and nurturing environment     . 
• A competitive tax-free salary and international package which includes accommodation, annual flights, and medical insurance      
• A unique opportunity to experience a different culture.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including staff, students, parents and community members.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships within the school community and with external partners.
•  Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, effectively managing stressful situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.

Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Ambassador International Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students thus, up-to-date police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.